In-vivo heat retention comparison of eyelid warming masks

摘要

Purpose: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most common causes of evaporative dry eye. Warm compresses (WC) are recommended as adjunct therapy to slowly transfer heat to the meibomian glands to melt or soften the stagnant meibum with targeted temperatures of 40-45 degrees C. This clinical study evaluated the heat retention profiles of commercially available eyelid warming masks over a 12-min interval.